7- Authorities require that the chimney extend not less than 3 feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof of a building and not less than 2 feet above any portion of the building within 10 feet. If the chimney extends more than 5 feet above the roof deck, roof guys with telescoping legs and draw bands are required.
8- Finally, twist on your rain cap and you can head back inside.
9- You are now ready to connect your chimney to your stove. Simply install the
CEILING SUPPORT SYSTEM
If your chimney must rise inside the house and go through the ceiling, you need to connect it to your stove at the ceiling level. For this type of installation, the following items are normally required :
Chimney
•An adequate number of chimney sections (enough to go up to your roof)
•A ceiling support kit with stove pipe adapter
•An attic insulation shield
•A roof flashing kit
•A chimney cap
•Roof guys (if necessary)
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